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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,983.28, 233,155.44 and 103,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,983.28, 233,155.44 and 103,554.24 is: 142,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,983.28 : 233,155.44 = 103,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,983.28/233,155.44 = 103,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,983.28x = 233,155.44 × 103,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,983.28x = 24,144,234,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144,234,391.07/168,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,879.43

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